Passengers Escapes Plane Crash As Tyre Burst Before Takeoff

A Qatar airline plane on its way to the United Arab Emirates having no fewer than 100 passengers onboard have been rescued after the tyres of the aircraft suddenly burst while preparing to takeoff at the Muratla Mohammed International Airport, Lagos yesterday.

According to some passengers on the aircraft, the pilot was about to takeoff when they heard a loud sound that was later confirmed to be from a burst tyre.

The pilot was able to taxi the aircraft back to the terminal. The affected aircraft was later parked at one of the hangars within the airport for repair while alternative arrangement was made for the passengers.